Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold beer (not dark)
- 10 cups vegetable oil
- 2 apples (1 lb), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Confectioners sugar for dusting
Directions
- Stir together flour, granulated sugar, and salt, then add beer and whisk to combine. Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 375°F.
- Dip apple slices in batter, shaking off excess, and fry, about 8 at a time, until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer fritters with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm, dusted with confectioners sugar.